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Slow Cooker Amaretto-Poached Peaches

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The slow cooker doesn't have to be for all-day projects. This simple dessert is easy to assemble right before a dinner party, and the tender, boozy peaches will be ready to serve by the time you're ready for dessert.

Cooks' Note:

For stovetop: Heat peaches, lemon zest, amaretto, honey, salt, red pepper flakes, and 1 cup hot water in a medium pot over medium heat until simmering. Reduce heat to low and cook until peaches are tender, about 25 minutes.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    1 hour 10 minutes

  • Yield

    8 servings

Ingredients

4 peaches (about 2 pounds), pitted, thinly sliced
4 strips lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
3/4 cup amaretto
1/4 cup honey
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Vanilla ice cream (for serving)
1/2 cup basil leaves, torn if large

Special Equipment

A (4-quart) slow cooker

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Toss peaches, lemon zest, amaretto, honey, salt, red pepper flakes, and 1 cup hot water in slow cooker. Cover and cook on high until peaches are tender when pierced with a fork, about 1 hour. Keep warm until ready to serve.

    Step 2

    Serve peaches and sauce over ice cream and top with basil.

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